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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.72, 8,622.66 and 3,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.72, 8,622.66 and 3,595.24 is: 4,961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.72 : 8,622.66 = 3,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.72/8,622.66 = 3,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.72x = 8,622.66 × 3,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.72x = 31,000,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000,532.14/6,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.90

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